Pax Thien: From an abandoned boy to becoming a powerful ‘assistant’ of star Angelina Jolie

Recently, Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie’s Vietnamese adopted son Pax Thien appeared with his mother and sister Zara in New York. Looking at Pax Thien, he looks so masculine and sturdy walking next to his mother.

The 19-year-old looked casual yet handsome in a salmon-colored long-sleeved shirt and black pants. Pax Thien also wears a silver necklace and shoes that match the color of his shirt.

Pax Thien appeared with his mother Angelina Jolie in New York recently

Pax Thien looks “manly” with a mustache and strong dark skin.

Pax Thien wants to pursue his own career and does not want to “rely on” his mother

It is known that Pax Thien is developing his artistic career, pursuing “art game” (art in the game).

For Pax Thien, “art game” is not just a hobby, he is serious about this job and it is known that he is also preparing for an exhibition at a gallery in Tel Aviv (Israel).

The boy took the stage name Embtto and secretly created art all this time because he did not want to be known as “relying on his famous mother”.

Pax Thien creates abstract visual artworks, using digital and mixed media processes.

Before pursuing his own creative path, Pax Thien worked as an assistant to his adoptive mother in the film project First They Killed My Father in 2017 in Cambodia. He helped the crew capture scenes and behind-the-scenes activities.

Next, in 2022 Pax Thien went to Italy to support his mother on the set of Without Blood.

And Jolie also revealed that Pax Thien has interests in music and DJing. In addition, he also has a great passion for photography and filming.

Pax Thien is affectionate and becomes the breadwinner in the family. He revealed himself to be a boy who cares for his mother and younger siblings. Every time he goes out, he always helps his mother carry things and pay attention to his surroundings.

In an interview, Jolie revealed that her adopted son of Vietnamese origin is a closed person.

As a child, Pax Thien was uncomfortable being harassed by paparazzi. He often dresses very simply, wearing a hat to cover his face to avoid cameras.

Pax Thien when he was first adopted by Angelina Jolie

He is affectionate, loving and knows how to protect his children. When he was young, the Vietnamese boy was praised for always following behind and quietly paying attention to his family members every time he went out.

Sharing with Vogue , Angelina Jolie admitted that at first she had no intention of adopting more children in Southeast Asia because Maddox was already Cambodian.

However, she changed her mind after reading some books about the war between the US and Vietnam and decided to apply for adoption in Vietnam.

She adopted Pax Thien (birth name: Pham Quang Sang, born November 29, 2003 in Ho Chi Minh City) at the Tam Binh Orphanage Protection Center (HCMC) in 2007.

Angelina Jolie named her child Pax Thien, meaning “peaceful sky”.

Jolie named her child Pax Thien, meaning “peaceful sky”. Not long after, the first photo of the Vietnamese-born gentleman when he came to America was sold exclusively to People newspaper for 2.7 million USD.

Joining a new family, Pax Thien started learning English to communicate. At first, the boy was shy and cried often.

But then he quickly integrated with the sisters in the house, especially the eldest brother Maddox.

Pax Thien became the family’s breadwinner when his eldest brother went away to school

Now after many years, the female star feels grateful to have Pax Thien: “”Now, Pax Thien has become a source of strength in our lives.

I feel very lucky to become the mother of Maddox, Pax Thien, Zahara. Pax Thien is like the center and source of strength of the family. I am always grateful for the opportunity to be a mother” – Angelina Jolie shared.

Despite his introverted and reserved personality, Pax Thien has completely changed since Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt divorced.

He appeared by his mother’s side more often, sometimes carrying things, opening doors and leading her across the street.

When the eldest brother Maddox went to study abroad in Korea (2018), Pax Thien became even more of a breadwinner in the family, a strong support for his mother and younger sisters.

Pax Thien is always by his mother and children’s side

He proves more and more mature and strong every time he appears.